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Sunday, January 29, 2017
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BORACAY – A private organization composed of business establishments here is pushing for the “no anchoring policy” of boats in the island.
Anchors can crush, dislodge and kill fragile corals and other living reef organisms, stressed the Boracay Foundation, Inc. (BFI).
“Even when simply brushed across corals, chains cause damage that is either irreversible or very slow to heal. Anchoring in corals can put your chain at risk of being damaged,” said BFI.
Malay, Aklan Sangguniang Bayan (SB) member Dante Pagsuguiron, chairperson of the committee on tourism, said boats offering island hopping activities should be properly monitored.
Boracay is part of the municipality of Malay.
During island hopping where snorkeling activities are done, boats should be attached to a mooring buoy and told to avoid anchoring, suggested Pasuguiron.
SB member Nenette Graf, chairperson of the committee on environmental protection, said it is important to protect the coral reefs of the island which are important in its tourism industry. (PNA)
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